To truly grasp this diverse generation, IRI is categorizing millennials into six distinct segments summarized in the infographic “Rise of the Millennials.” Marketers must thoroughly understand these characteristics to capture …

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This is one of my favorite times of the year—when we learn about some of the top new products at retail and foodservice. Each spring, Information Resources unveils its annual look at supermarket “Pacesetters” ranked by first year sales. Shortly afterward, foodservice industry judges help the National Restaurant Association recognize Food and Beverage Innovation award honorees. Respectively, you can find these stories on pages 23 and 25.

American snackers love their nutritional bars, finds market research publisher Packaged Facts in the report Nutritional and Cereal Bars in the U.S., 4th Edition. Nutritional bars are a handy way for consumers to stop eating three meals a day at set times and to start consuming smaller portions of food throughout the day, whether they are on the go or at home.

The majority of U.S. consumers take note of the nutritional content and/or ingredients in the groceries they buy, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the report Gluten-Free Foods in the U.S., 5th Edition. Reflecting a trend that has consumers increasingly rejecting artificial additives, long ingredients lists, and unpronounceable food ingredients, 55% of the respondents to Packaged Facts' Online Consumer Survey favor packaged groceries with fewer and simpler ingredients.

Nearly 130 years after it first launched its high quality flours and cornmeal that are intrinsic to Southern baking, White Lily is expanding its lineup with three new culinary-inspired flour blends that connect the home baker to the farm like never before.